Dear Ms. Parks

Thank you.

Mrs. Parks was 42 when she committed an act of defiance in 1955 that was to change the course of American history and earn her the title “mother of the civil rights movement.”

She was 92 brave years old.

5 Responses to “Dear Ms. Parks”

1. GALA says:

   October 25, 2005 at 9:37 am

   Rosa Parks left an enduring monument.

2. tree hugging sister says:

   October 25, 2005 at 10:07 am

   She sure did, GALA. With dignity and courage, courage and dignity.

3. The Sheila Variations says:

   October 25, 2005 at 12:04 pm

   “All I was doing was trying to get home from work.”

   Rosa Parks has died at age 92. She was “surrounded by a small group of friends and family members.” Rest in peace, dear courageous lady. Here’s the obit in the Times. Other bloggers’ thoughts and reflections on the passing…

4. Nightfly says:

   October 25, 2005 at 2:12 pm

   One person can make all the difference. Eternal light grant unto her, O Lord…

5. The Sheila Variations says:

   November 29, 2005 at 2:54 pm

   “All I was doing was trying to get home from work.”

   Rosa Parks has died at age 92. She was “surrounded by a small group of friends and family members.” Rest in peace, dear courageous lady. Here’s the obit in the Times. Other bloggers’ thoughts and reflections on the passing…